Head Chef

Company: Holiday Inn College Drive
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We're looking for a culinary leader who can provide our guests with fantastic dining experiences. We require a supervisor who is capable of overseeing the entire kitchen and ensuring food safety laws are followed, as well as being successful at implementing new menu items and recipes. Passion for food and the ability to inspire others to be innovative and enthusiastic kitchen professionals are highly valued skills. To be considered for the position, you must have executive chef experience or sous chef experience at a top-notch restaurant. Apply now if you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership skills to our exciting team! Responsibilities: Combine diverse ingredients in a unique way to create new and distinctive menu items and specials Exceed guest expectations while increasing sales and profits and overseeing the success of day-to-day operations of the restaurant kitchen Manage controllable department expenses such as food, supplies, uniforms, equipment, and collaborate with vendors to achieve the highest quality products at the most reasonable price Teach recruits and hire staff that suit the business culture to provide a welcoming atmosphere for kitchen employees Ensure that all food preparation, including processes, portioning, and garnishing, is well supervised, and confirm that the finished dishes are visually appealing Qualifications: Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification At least 7-8 years of culinary experience Strong leadership skills with experience leading, motivating, and developing a team About Company Holiday Inn College Drive is a 140-room full-service hotel on the College Drive I-10 corridor. We offer a full bar and restaurant, a huge onsite gym and pool facilities, plus a concierge bar on our top floor. We routinely offer 5-star service and amenities for our guests and patrons. Look us up for your next group stay or corporate event!

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